Chapter 302 Eventual Disgrace

Roland was so anxious that he broke into a cold sweat. He quickly

ushered the Shepherd family out of their seats and snapped, “All of

you, to the back!”

“The back?” Charlie was incredulous as he protested, “But I’m supposed to go up on stage for the award!”

Lucas gave Roland an icy look. “Mr. Lewis, I expected better

arrangements from you.”

Blood drained from Roland’s face. He didn’t bother with civility. anymore as he grabbed Charlie by the arm and hauled him away.” Who do you think you are to go up on stage? That award is meant for

Dr. Genius!”

Charlie gaped at Roland in surprise. Nelson, on the other hand, knew better than to argue with Roland. As such, he turned away from

Charlie and flashed Lucas a polite smile.

Just like that, the Shepherd family was put up in a remote corner.

Charlie was disgracefully escorted out of the hall as everyone watched in bewilderment. He stared at Roland with wide eyes and

demanded, “Roland, we agreed that I was supposed to go up on stage!

With nobody watching them outside, Roland let go of Charlie like the latter was a filthy animal and snapped, “That’s Mr. Lewis to you!”

Charlie wanted to step forward to confront Roland, but the security

team formed a human blockade and stopped him from going any

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further.

Roland sneered in contempt and wondered how the Shepherds had managed to raise such an ignorant son. Charlie hadn’t even

pretended to understand what Lucas was implying! It was only a

matter of time before Lucas cracked down on the Shepherd family’s

crimes.

In the past, Roland wouldn’t have balked in front of Lucas.

After all, it would take a lot of work before Lucas could even get a hint of dirt on the Shepherds, and the investigation would have dragged on for months or years on end. At some point, Lucas would probably have called off the investigation or even deemed it a failure.

But things were different now, and Lucas’ forces were formidable Nothing good would come to Roland from getting on Lucas’ bad side.

Meanwhile, Charles couldn’t believe that he had worked on his speech for a full day and overnight for nothing. It didn’t help that his fellow university classmates were pelting him with questions in their group

text.

award ceremony? We’re all waiting for your

interview!”

you more anxious about this

is busy and I’m asking on her

the conversation diplomatically. “I’m at the school entrance. Coffee’s

“Long live Yvette!”

through and through-Yvette should be voted model citizen.

He loosened his tie and could not shake

Roland and Lucas were speaking up for an imposter like Wynter.

up, guys,” Charlie texted. “An important

I have to miss the ceremony. Someone else will receive the award on my behalf. Sorry for the wait. Dinner’s on me when I get

Some of his classmates felt bad that he was going to miss the ceremony, while others thought it was right of him to prioritize

in the mood to read the messages in the group, Charlie

name and texted her privately.

Margaret has any important connections

Southdale?”

his message and frowned, replying, “Why do

Charlie?”

to know a lot of important people during

in touch with

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one who’s related to Margaret by blood,

about Lucas coming to Wynter’s defense, though he spared her the details. He sounded sure

typed, “How

Kellers?”

only knew this because

out all the corrupted

Shepherds included.

Lucas’ days of glory did not last long, for someone

Within a

him getting back on

Yvette the Oracle

any headway in his career, at least not

dream for the

smugness that rushed through her as she contemplated Lucas’ fortune. Be it good or bad, he was going to end

“There’s no need for a family as reputable as yours to be on friendly terms with Mr. Keller, not when he has such poor

the boldness of her message. He gripped his phone

in Kingbourne now, Charlie. Lucas might be at the top of his game now, but

response.

time before the Scotts and the Shepherds are allied through marriage. You needn’t worry about Lucas anymore after that.”

point and felt

lot of sense, Yvette.”

stone-cold analysis to be quite impressive, and for

to my mom about us

rush.” Yvette lowered her gaze as

yet, but

of our company and my mother serving time in jail,

can see wh

mom’s hesitant

nothing to do with you! Besides, your father’s wellness company is doing well in Kingbourne. With a medical prodigy like you, it won’t take

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